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Wanda Phipps


Wanda Phipps Is a well known poet, journalist, dramaturgy, translator, and a singer.
Wanda was born in Washington, D.C. 1960. Wanda has preformed her work all over
the U.S. Wanda was also a founder member of Yara Arts Groups. Wanda studied theater
and English literature at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City.

Wanda Phipps (Catalyst)

I am the catalyst
worlds whirl around me
fixed habits burn to cinders
new paths open and contract
and open again and again
lost children become stars
dead roads metamorphosize
I am the sand's irritant
working into pearl
an ankle bracelet
scratching skin as reminder
of connection, family
ties breaking walls
I am the directional
pull towards center
I am the savior of lost causes
the grace given the wayward
the open palm of plenitude
the Tao of the indecisive
I am the turner of pages
the alchemist of city grit
the waver of wands
the rocker of personal planets
I am the catalyst
for everyone
but myself


Poets Writing Style
Wanda Phipps poems are full of emotion, affection, and real
life situations. Wanda poems grab reader’s attention and lets the reader see the picture in their head .